Nigeria women’s national Under 20 football team, the Falconets on Sunday edged Tanzania 3-2 on aggregate to progress to the final round qualifiers for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that goals from Janet Akekoromowei and Comfort Folorunsho gave Nigeria...
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The following are the results of Match Day 9 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Gombe United FC 1-0 Niger Tornadoes FC Bayelsa United FC 1-1 Sunshine Stars FC Rangers International FC 0-0 Katsina United FC Enyimba International FC 1-0 Lobi Stars...
Nigeria’s U-20 female national team, the Falconets is set to defeat their Tanzanian counterparts in the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup African qualifier second round, second leg on Sunday in Abuja. Both teams played a one all draw in the first leg match played at the Azam...
Nasarawa Football Association (FA) has announced the suspension of coaches activities in the state, to resolve the crisis rocking the association. This is contained in a statement signed by Blessing David, Secretary to the Nasarawa FA Chairman, Usman Galadima, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria...
Gboko City Chiefs on Friday defeated Mak Town Flyers basketball club to emerge champions of the 2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Invitational Tournament at the Mo Arena in Abuja. Both Gboko City Chiefs and Mark Town basketball club reached the final having defeated FCT Hard Rockers 87-100...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday revealed the names of players listed for consideration in the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen and nine other players, including last year’s winner Sadio Mane of Senegal, remain in contention for the...
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has expressed concern following the Super Eagles’ draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on Thursday in Uyo. The minister made the remark in a statement released on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles...
The Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, on Thursday said the Federation would not influence the choice of goalkeeper for the Super Eagles in their next World Cup qualifying game. Olajire said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the...
The Super Eagles Coach on Thursday drew 1-1 with the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a Group stage of Group C of the 2026 world cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the match was played at the Godswill Akpabio International...
The U.S. and China will resume military-to-military communication after a long period of radio silence, according to U.S. President Joe Biden. Biden disclosed this to reporters after a long-awaited face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing summit in Filoli...
Nigeria and Barcelona FC’s Asisat Oshoala was amongst other preliminary nominees shortlisted by CAF for the various women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. A statement on the CAF website on Tuesday, said a panel made up of CAF Technical Experts, Legends, and selected media representatives decided on...
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to start their qualifying campaign strong, to pick a ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the U.S, Mexico and Canada. The minister stated...
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has made an attempt to convince Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea next season. Speaking in the latest episode of his podcast, The Obi One, which had Victor Osimhen as a guest, Mikel told the Napoli striker that he is going to...
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Etim Esin, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to consider employing retired Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, as trainer to solve the Super Eagles’ goalkeeper crisis. Esin gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during...
The following are the results of Match Day 8 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Katsina United FC 1-0 Rivers United FC Sunshine Stars FC 2-2 Rangers International FC Lobi Stars FC 1-0 Sporting Lagos FC Kano Pillars FC 1-0 Enyimba International...
Liverpool talisman, Mohamed Salah, received high praise from his manager, Juergen Klopp, after reaching yet another milestone in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Brentford. The win for Liverpool propelled them into second spot in the English Premier League (EPL). The 31-year-old Egyptian scored in each half to reach 200...
Chelsea’s rip-roaring 4-4 draw with Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday sent a resounding signal that Mauricio Pochettino’s new-look side are finally finding their feet. This was after a faltering start to the season for the Blues. The hosts came from behind three times at Stamford Bridge...
Lobi Stars of Makurdi edged Sporting Lagos FC 1-0 at the Lafia Township Stadium on Sunday to cling on to the top spot on the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). This was courtesy of a goal from an unlikely source, Sunday Chukwu, in the 29th minute of...
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – Rivers Hoopers have qualified for the Final Four of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League after a 62-53 win over Lagos Legends on Friday in Akure. Prior to the game, the KingsMen had one foot in the Final Four but needed a win to guarantee...